chromaturia
|chro-ma-tu-ria|
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/ˌkroʊməˈtjʊəriə/
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/ˌkrəʊməˈtjʊəriə/
colored urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chromaturia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'chroma' meaning 'color' and 'ouron' meaning 'urine'.
Historical Evolution
'chroma' and 'ouron' combined in medical terminology to form the modern English word 'chromaturia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'colored urine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of abnormal color in the urine, often due to the presence of blood or other pigments.
The patient was diagnosed with chromaturia after the urine test showed a reddish tint.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 05:40